Emblyna cruciata

(Emerton, 1888)

mesh web weaver

Emblyna cruciata is a of mesh web weaving spider in the Dictynidae. It was first described by Emerton in 1888. The species is known to occur in the United States and Canada. Like other dictynids, it constructs irregular mesh webs for prey capture.

Common Spiders U.S. 482-3 Emblyna cruciata by James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Emblyna cruciata: //ˈɛmblɪnə kruːsiˈɑːtə//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Canada. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

First described as Linyphia cruciata by James Henry Emerton in 1888, later transferred to the Emblyna.

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